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What is xylitol

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Xylitol - a sugar substitute used in candy, gum, medicines, vitamins and lozenges. It is safe for humans but harmful to dogs.

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Pure xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar. On food labels, xylitol is classified broadly as a carbohydrate and more narrowly as a polyol...MORE?

May 06 2009, 09:44pm | Source: Xylitol.Org - Xylitol on the Web | www.xylitol.org

Xylitol is a sweetener that occurs naturally. It can be found, for instance, in berries, fruit, vegetables and mushrooms.

Mar 27 2009, 11:07pm | Source: Xylitol FAQs | www.xylitol.org

Pure xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar. Xylitol has been used in foods since the 1960’s.

Mar 27 2009, 01:47pm | Source: Xylitol.Org - Xylitol on the Web | www.xylitol.org

Xylitol is a sweetener found in plants that is used as a substitute for sugar. ChaCha!

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